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Matthew Hobkinson

Manchester United player Bruno Fernandes addresses Cristiano Ronaldo goal claim for Portugal

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes admitted he thought Cristiano Ronaldo had scored for Portugal after the midfielder was credited for both goals in their 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday.

Fernandes helped his nation secure their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as Portugal joined France and Brazil as the three countries to make it out of the group stage after just two matches.

For Portugal's first goal, Fernandes curled in a cross that saw Ronaldo leap high into the air and appear to glance the header into the bottom corner. The 37-year-old wheeled away in delight, claiming the goal as his own, yet replays showed that the former United man did not make contact with the ball.

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